Mitch McConnell inches closer to nuclear option

[FM123]

Article from Politico:
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Thursday moved one step closer to changing the Senate rules to speed up the confirmation of most of President Donald Trump’s nominees. The procedural move inches McConnell closer to using the nuclear option.

The Senate resolution, approved by the Senate Rules Committee in February, would limit the debate time for executive branch nominees and District Court judges but would not apply to Cabinet or Supreme Court nominees. Republicans say the rules change is necessary to staff up the Trump administration’s agencies and prevent further delays from Democrats.

In a speech on the Senate floor, McConnell (R-Ky.) blasted Democrats for “unprecedented obstruction” when it comes to noncontroversial nominees and said the resolution is a way “to restore the Senate’s tradition in this area.”

McConnell’s action comes after Trump urged him to move on nominees during a closed-door meeting Tuesday and amid strenuous objection from Senate Democrats.

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In order for the Senate resolution to move forward, it would need 60 votes. Senate Democrats are expected to oppose the measure. But Republicans can still pass it if they invoke the “nuclear option” and change the Senate rules. If the Senate changes its rules, the resolution could pass with a simple majority.

(Can somebody primary then beat this evil man PLEASE!)


https://www.politico.com/story/2019/03/28/mcconnell-judicial-confirmation-1242762

[democratisphere]

1. The people of Kentucky need to wake up and oust McConnell and Paul.

[Sherman A1]

2. Unprecedented Obstruction?

Something comes to mind about a Supreme Court nominee that didn’t even get a vote.

[GitRDun]

3. I am for them invoking the nuclear option

I think the Senate 60 vote rules are a joke. Imagine what could have been passed 2008 to 2016 needing only 51 votes.

In fact the laws that do pass get watered down oftentimes to get to 6o votes.

Do us all a favor....change the rules now...then you won't be able to cry about it 2 years from now!

[Blaukraut]

4. Oh, they'll cry about it in 2 years and demand that the rule be reinstated

We should all know by now that Republicans have no sense of shame whatsoever. They know they're hypocrites and they're proud of it.

[durablend]

5. Why the rush turtle?

Something you're afraid might come up unexpectedly on someone's doorstep?

[Wellstone ruled]

6. McConnell will move to the Nuke

most likely in the next two weeks. Clue,watch for Polling numbers. The Rethugs move on issues based on the Polls and if Frank Luntz has a message to give them cover.

McConnell is all about his Legacy of placing Federalist Persons in key position of lifetime power in promoting the Republican Party Policies.